Once one becomes a man, he can and must make his own decisions. But I do offer warning. Even a good thing can become destructive if taken to excess.

In the end, all men die. How you lived will be far more important to the Almighty than what you accomplished.

The Shaod, it was called. The Transformation... When it came, the fortuante person's life ended and began anew; he would discard his old, mundane existence and move to Elantris. Elantris, where he could live in bliss, rule in wisdom, and be worshiped for eternity. Eternity ended ten years ago.

Expectations were like fine pottery. The harder you held them, the more likely they were to crack.

Wherever it may be, whoever may hold it. That's who I am.

Our belief is often strongest when it should be weakest. That is the nature of hope.

The door slammed open. Vivenna jumped, putting a hand to her chest. Vasher walked in. 'Start reaching for that sword when you're startled,' he said. 'There's little reason to grab your shirt, unless you're planning to rip it off.